Church & Dwight Exceeds Q2 Earnings Expectations with Strong Sales and Adjusted EPS Growth
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (NYSE:CHD) reported second-quarter results that exceeded its prior outlook, driven by broad-based volume growth, market-share gains, and contributions from innovation. Net sales increased 1.6%, while organic sales rose to 5.8%—well above the company's initial forecast of around 3%. Adjusted earnings per share came in at $0.89, surpassing expectations. The strong performance was attributed to brands such as TheraBreath, ARM & HAMMER, Hero, and ZICAM, with notable growth from newly acquired Miss Mouth, which saw over 50% consumption increase. The company raised its full-year outlook for organic sales growth (4%-5%), adjusted EPS growth (6%-8%), gross-margin expansion (100-120 basis points), and operating cash flow ($1.175 billion). CEO Rick Dierker noted resilient consumer spending and faster-than-expected category growth, with new product launches expected to account for about half of the company's organic sales in 2026.
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